Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Location: 9:45 a.m., at the Greenfield Health Care, Greenfield, Indiana
 
 
Age: 85
Date of Birth: Saturday, April 23, 1932
Birth place: Flint, Michigan

Branch: Army

Service: Korean Conflict
Father: Edward James Knight
 
Mother: Mildred ( Erwin ) Knight
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Ted and his wife, Nellie, have lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area since 1972, coming from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Saturday, September 30, 2017
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017, Masonic Services followed by Celebration of Life Service at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren, 7047 E. 175 N., Monticello, Indiana, 47960
Clergy: Pastor Jason Metzinger of the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana, will be at the Pike Creek Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren, 7047 E. 175 N., Monticello, Indiana, 47960.
Biographical Information:
Ted had been in failing health for the last several months. He was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, with a family of four sisters. Ted moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, following serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He met and married his wife, Nellie, after meeting her at Community Hospital of Indianapolis while working as an X-Ray Technician. In 1972, Ted and Nellie moved to Monticello, Indiana. Ted became involved in the Libanus Masonic Lodge #154 F. & A.M. of Monticello, Indiana, involved in the York Rite as a Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite. Ted also was an active member of the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren where he served on the board for many years. He deeply appreciated the beauty of the outdoors and enjoyed watching nature outside the window of his country home. Ted was an avid woodworker and enjoyed creating many pieces for family and friends. He and Nellie deeply enjoyed the frequent company of family and friends entertaining on the front porch drinking coffee and watching the river roll by. Ted was an ardent patriot, loyal friend, amazing father and mentor. His guidance, advice and encouragement will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Special Services: Masonic Services by the Brothers of the Libanus Masonic Lodge #154 F. & A.M. of Monticello, Indiana, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren, 7047 E. 175 N., Monticello, Indiana, 47960.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren or the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Marriage Information: On April 30, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he married Nellie Amelia Russe; she survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Nellie A. Knight of Monticello, Indiana; Daughters, Paula M. (husband Bill) Lucas of Adam’s Lake, Indiana, and Nancy Knight (husband Van) Jackson of Greenfield, Indiana; Son, Ted E. Knight of Fairfield, Ohio; Nine (9) Grandchildren; Several Great Grandchildren; Sister, Betty Joe (husband George) Gunn of Clio, Michigan; Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Edward James and Mildred (Erwin) Knight; Son, Richard James "Jimmy" Knight.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.